Tuesday, February 07, 2012

Information For Parents

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Here is a cute video from a 9-year-old about his magic helmet and parent behavior.

Listen carefully to what is said and how your actions/comments may reflect on your own son/daughter.

Please...

  • Let the Coaches coach
  • Let the Referees referee
  • Let the Players play

Recommended Reading:  Win or Lose: A Guide To Sports Parenting (Dan Saferstein)

Upcoming Events...

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Parent Education Night


Parents,

Each year our Director of Coaching (full-time soccer professional) Gavin Pugh, hosts a Parent Education Night.  Details of this year's event are below.

This relaxed and informal discussion group will spend time discussing the clear objectives of our programming including curricula from a soccer-specific view, and how we set ourselves apart from the competition.

The seminar will also include varying topics from small sided games (commonly referred to as SSGs), rules and their often wacky interpretations, field markings, a healthy discussion about the offside rules, many other topics, along with answers to your questions too (so email them ahead of time if you'd like). 

Other topics that are frequently discussed include coaching philosophies, legal vs. illegal tackling, styles of play, and "how can I help my child."

Thursday 28th April 2011
Lino Lakes City Hall, Community Room
7.00pm-8.30pm

Pre-registration required - To register, click on the following link and then on the event on the calendar.

http://www.centennialsoccer.org/Information/CalendarEvents/tabid/67/Default.aspx

 

So Please...

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So PLEASE, Mom and Dad:

  • Give me the time and opportunity to make my own decisions both on and off the field - I need to learn the consequences of getting it right and wrong.
  • Try not to tell me off or shout at me from  the sideline when I do get things wrong.  Give me the chance to relax and play - I need the mistakes to help me learn.
  • Try not to keep offering me advice going to games or coming home again.  Let me unwind and reflect - it helps me learn.
  • Listen to me if I come to you with a problem - sometimes I just need to talk - it helps me learn.
  • Remember I am a young person, not a small adult - sometimes I don't see things like you do or understand what you are saying.
  • Come and enjoy the game - I always try my best!
  • Please love me for being me - not just for the things I can do.
  

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